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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

2

Payne Defends Paper Industry Against Pulp Duty Attacks

In a house debate April 2 Speaker Chomep outlines directives on the Bureau of Cooperations and Labor and restates the case against a tariff on pulp logs. Payne questions haste to move revenues from U.S. paper mills to Canada and urges intelligent consideration to avoid harming 48000 newspaper workers and related livelihoods.

Pew Orans Chek Voc Osubsc Payne Davie Unies Canada Paine United States Congress

Washington House Rules Battle Over Recess Bill

Washington April 9 A lengthy debate saw leaders clash as Democrats push five rule changes to curb GOP power while Republicans aim to force votes. Dalzell advances a rule to suspend rules for benefit appropriation passes to push through amid veto fears.

Washington House Dalzell Sindb

Prohibition push voiced by O'Brien in Congress

Washington April 6 pie measures introduced by O’Brien aim to prohibit sale of pie related items and other foods to any person or corporation lacking licenses. The Prohibition committee chair Wyell Mys. Marsarer Deve is quoted on federal spending and the spread of banished items, noting many states lack enforcement and that one third of retail outlets are in the reach of revenue laws.

Washington O'Vrien Marsarer Deve Speke Tia Saver O'Brien Maine

House Passes New Lakes Debated in April Session

A garbled April house debate touched on proposed lakes project financing and committee actions. The record shows discussions by members with unclear names and scattered references to approval processes and potential funding, highlighting procedural tensions.

Vague City Board Vote Redirects Policy Committee

A local government vote shifts authority away from the policy committee and reallocates duties. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate requests to sever or reorganize departments and road projects. Further confirmation from official records is needed.

Murder of an Aged Man in Wisconsin Police Probe

An elderly man was found murdered at his Black River home, with blunt force injuries to the face and crushed eyes. A gold watch and a pocket item appeared to hint at robbery, but investigators doubt theft as the sole motive as they search for a suspect and motive.

Black River Ian Din Halls

Senate kills first Agnew Piatt racetrack bill

Albany reports the senate defeated the initial Agnew Piatt measure aimed at racing track policy in a piecemeal vote. Grady opposed, Raines tried to move a reconsideration, Chandler opposed, while Agnew may seek another vote on his bill. The second bill was also defeated and tabled, with a motion to reconsider pending.

Albany Senate Agnew-Piatt Abbelien Senatt Grady Tao Agnew

Swedenborg Exhumed Body Transferred to Sweden by Ship

The body of Emanuel Swedenborg, the mystic and author, exhumed Tuesday in London after lying since 1712, was placed aboard the Swedish cruiser Pyigia for return to Sweden. An imposing procession accompanied the coffin from the railroad station to the water front with Swedish and naval officers present.

Dartmouth England Emanuel Swedenborg London Pyigia Sweden

Lisbon killings shock the city in April attack

Unidentified assailants in civilian clothes shot two soldiers outside the Necessidades palace in Lisbon. The victims died at the scene as a small group of armed assailants suddenly sprang their revolvers and fled before help could reach them.

Lisbon

No Trouble for a Year Anyhow in Texas Operators Deal

A Texas article notes operators and waiters signing a renewal agreement to ensure peaceful operations. The contract extends the use of a venue until the renewal date, replacing an expire on April 1.

Eal Pexas

Modest Agricultural Appropriation Near Morrill Act Aims

In the House a modest appropriation supports farmers institutes to study European and American practices, enabling exchange among institutes. The measure aligns with Morrill Act aims, stressing education, science, and agricultural progress as keys to national strength and prosperity.

Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Endorsed by Barbers

An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as the best hair restorer and dandruff remover. A Springfield Mass customer, Geo A Stiltz, praises it highly and urges barber shops to stock it. The ad claims scalp nourishment, renewed vigor, and hair growth with a money back guarantee.

Geo. A

Letter Carriers to Meet at Danville Convention

The Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers calls the tenth annual convention for Danville on Monday June 1 1908. Delegates from first and second class cities to discuss efficiency and conditions. Danville branch plans entertainment and urges branches to send representatives with details to Hiatt secretary of Danville for arrangements. Additional information will be provided.

M.T. Finnan Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers Danville Illinois State Association

How to Avoid Appendicitis Chronic Constipation Cure

The text promotes a laxative syrup claimed to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring normal bowel action. It emphasizes that the product is mild, pleasant, and free from gripe, urging readers to refuse substitutes.

Orit Moogk Woo

Rev Mr Thrall Busy On East Coast Trip

Rev Mr Thrall travels back from an extended tour of eastern states, visiting Boston and New York. His nephew Rev Ernest Lynn Waldorf leads Centenary Methodist Church in Syracuse, and Thrall spoke at Centrak Kay t Baptist church and other events. a 57 city Baraca class meeting is noted.

Mr.Thrall W. Gardner Phrall Thrall Boston New York Kate Ernest Lynn Waldorf Centenary Methodist Church Syracuse Wien Whrallis Thre Baradih National Liteliua Fie Wlan Stara School Tieetions

Chaotic OCR Text Hazily Notes Historic Trials and Talks

Fragmented document references a Danish wartime scene with officials, military figures, and political exchanges. It mentions leaders, ships, and diplomacy, interwoven with garbled names and dates, suggesting a mixed report on state affairs and a crisis discussion. The text is unclear and jumbled with many unreadable portions.

Fragmented Local Notice of Unclear Names and Event

Readable fragments describe several individuals with unclear titles and roles, mentioning a fatal incident soon after a vehicle or transit event. The text hints at consequences and a public or court involvement but lacks coherent details or dates.

Death of a Necre educator Fr Louie April

Laneston, principal of the dar S dehseheod and a widely known Necre educator in the west, is dead at his Peorie. Professor Laneston was a son of John Mercer Laneston, formerly from Virginia, and at one time United States minister to Tlaiti.

Louie April YO. Laneston Dar S.dehseheod Tirty Vey West Laneston Owens John Mercer Laneston Representi Five Virginia United States Tlaiti

Death by own action attributed to Abner Bosworth

Columbus dispatch reports Abner Bosworth of Hazelwood Pennsylvania failed in life by jumping into the Scioto River in Columbus on April 2. Police received a telegraph from Frankfort after the death requesting arrest on forgery charges.

Columbus Abner Bosworth Hazelwood Scioto Frankfort Fig

Woman Donates Ten Dollar Bill to Philadelphia Girls School

Archbislary FRegan reports a woman believed to be Mrs. Predeorie Canfield Penfield of Peoovierty and Mrs. Anne Walker gave a $100 gift to the Frrepeced Ronin Cathole high school for city poor citizens in Philadelphia.

Thilsdelphia Aprica Archbislary Fregan Predeorie Canfield Penfield Anne Walker Citiens City

Marriage notice from New York columns in volatile text

An import of a fragmented marriage notice shows Fieme and Miss Nonette Loeb linked to a ceremony with Sistus Arturo Luzzate and Signor Fousziate. The piece mentions Foero of the Tatian parliament and Signor Fousziate’s wealth with interests in Vucany.

Fieme Nonette Loeb Chines Loe New York Sistus Arturo Luzzate Signor Fousziate Vucany

Harmon Declines Ohio Governor Nomination Bid

Cincinnati note states Judson Harmon former attorney general of the United States has issued a statement saying he will not be a candidate for the Ohio gubernatorial nomination. The April dispatch notes Harmon, who has been mentioned for the post, clarifies he will not run.

Judson Harmon Cincinnati Judson Tiny Freema W Rst Ohio

Jake Schaeter Fails to Appear for Scheduled Meeting

In Aubin New York in April Willie etesppe and clomyphon at US 2 balk dine lil Piorals reported a meeting was set to address charcob pS beforehatapioneer the PST one Faeere but Schaeter did not appear.

Jake Schaeter Aubin N.Y Willie Etesppe Clomyphon Us-2 Balk Faeere Scheier

Redwood wood fires and fire resistance noted

The text discusses how redwood forests are largely unharmed by fires, lumbermen felled trees and peeled bark, then set fires to burn debris during dry seasons without damaging saw logs. Redwood lacks resin and turpentine, resists cracking and decay, and is easily extinguished with water.

Secondhand Paris Market Bargains At Second Rand

A Curious thrift scene near Paris offers all items at second hand value. Shoppers swap a gown for a new look, exchange a wooden leg for a boot, and trade ordinary goods for oddities. The piece notes a democratic spirit amid a fever for marvelous cheap finds.

Meri Paris Second Rand UM Ind Emi Democracy Init Tonaire Mira

Lord Kelvin's Handy Voltage Lesson Mocks Students

Lord Kelvin once tried a classroom hiring experiment during a lecture. He noted that a voltage of 600 could be fatal while a much higher figure might be harmless, provoking student calls to end the demonstration. He paused, then calmly walked away as the class chattered.

Lord Kelvin

Chinese Cologne and Egyptian Beauty Traditions

The article notes the Chinese ladies’ distinctive scent culture and compares it to ancient Egyptian cosmetics. It mentions costly jars recently unearthed at the pyramids containing perfumes once used by Egyptian princesses, resembling those worn by high ranking Chinese women today.

Pyramida

Professor's puzzling quotes cited at Australian university

A university professor in Australia described a paradoxical statement about time noting that the darkest tour of the day occurs in the middle of the night at 8 o clock in the morning. In a later occasion he apologized for the complexities of his remark by admitting that you cannot give a clearer explanation without making it more difficult.

Lis Bliss

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